Summer Forecast: Eastern Conference standings for 2017-18
Our ESPN Forecast panel wasn't high on the addition of Dwight Howard, but that doesn't keep them from seeing the Hornets as a playoff team this upcoming season.
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2018 Schedule
36-46, 4th in Southeast
How steep is Dwight Howard's decline? (1:07)
Rumor Central: Julyan Stone set to join Hornets
Italian team Umana Reyer Venezia has released point guard Julyan Stone, which will allow him to sign with the Charlotte Hornets.
Hornets' complete 2017-18 regular-season schedule
The Hornets will open the season on the road for the third consecutive season, at Detroit on Wednesday, Oct. 18. Their home debut will be two nights later vs. Dwight Howard's previous team, the Hawks.
Woj: Dwight Howard finds the best place for one more chance
The Charlotte Hornets have high hopes for the once-dominant big man, who is now on his fifth team in seven years.
Hornets players visit Quail Hollow
Cody Zeller and Michael Kidd-Gilchrist were all smiles at the 99th PGA Championship at Quail Hollow Club in Charlotte.
SportsNation -- #NBACereals incites Twitter Photoshop war between teams
Add Thursday's #NBACereals Twitter thread to the list of surprises over the offseason.
Buyer's remorse? The NBA's worst newcomers for 2017-18
Which teams will be rethinking their offseason acquisitions this season? Our ESPN Forecast panel predicts the worst newcomer for 2017-18.
The 50 Greatest Black Athletes: No. 1 Michael Jordan
The "GOAT" designation extends beyond the court, to the six-time NBA champion, five-time MVP and only current African-American majority owner in big-league American sports.
Rumor Central: Julyan Stone blocked from accepting Hornets offer?
NBA journeyman Julyan Stone has an offer from the Charlotte Hornets but is blocked from returning to the NBA by his current team.
Ian Begley ESPN Staff Writer
One of the best moments from the NBA Africa event was Kemba Walker and Andre Drummond having a dance off with children at the Habitat for Humanity build in South Africa (Photo via Kemba's Instagram):
Campers leave a lasting impression on NBA stars (1:47)
Ian Begley ESPN Staff Writer
T.J. Williams, the CAA Player of the Year, has agreed to a deal with the Charlotte Hornets, the team announced. Williams, a standout at Northeastern, led the conference in scoring (21.4 points per game) and was second in assists (5.3) last season. The last CAA POY from Northeastern, by the way, was JJ Barrera.
Projected records: Hornets look primed to bounce back
After outperforming their record a season ago, the Hornets are in a good position to get back in the postseason.
Offseason grades: Charlotte Hornets
The Hornets were determined to avoid paying the luxury tax, so they found a way to fill their biggest need and also lower future payroll.
Rumor Central: Hornets agree to deals with Marcus Paige, Mangok Mathiang
Guard Marcus Paige and center Mangok Mathiang will reportedly sign two-way contracts with the Charlotte Hornets.
Could Malik Monk beat MJ 1-on-1? (0:55)
The Hornets unleash their new Nike look
In the latest unveiling of the NBA's Nike uniforms, the Hornets declare they are Michael Jordan's team more than ever.
Bobby Marks ESPN
Charlotte is now $3.3M under the luxury tax after the Briante Weber waiver. The contract for Weber would have been guaranteed if not waived by August 1. The Hornets now have 11 guaranteed and 2 non-guaranteed contracts.
Rumor Central: Kemba Walker to sit out game in Johannesburg
Charlotte PG Kemba Walker will sit out the NBA Africa Game 2017 as he's still recovering from May 17 surgery to fix an issue with his left knee.
The Undefeated: Charles Oakley is helping charities raise money for summer hoops camps and rubbing elbows with other NBA icons
The league legend is heavily involved in Cleveland and Charlotte, but he's not sure when he'll go back to the Garden
Rumor Central: Briante Weber to have competition for third PG spot
The Charlotte Hornets are auditioning several NBA veteran players this week for a shot at landing the third point guard spot on the roster.
Chris Haynes ESPN Staff Writer
Free agent guard Isaiah Canaan will participate in a group workout for the Charlotte Hornets on Tuesday, league sources tell ESPN.
Howard adds rim protection to Buzz City
Per ESPN Stats & Info, newly-acquired Hornets big man Dwight Howard is only 84 blocks away from being the 19th player in NBA history with 2,000 blocks. Howard's presence should help Charlotte, which averaged 4.8 BPG (tied for 14th-most per game last season), improve its rim protection. (AP Photo/Chuck Burton)
Hornets finish 3-2 in Orlando
The Charlotte Hornets beat the Magic 86-78 in Thursday's fifth-place game in the Orlando Summer League. Second-round draftee Dwayne Bacon scored 29 points and grabbed eight boards. Johnny O'Bryant added 23 points with five rebounds.
2017 Draft Picks
| RD(PK) | PLAYER | POS | SCHOOL |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1(11) | Malik Monk | SG | Kentucky |
| 2(1) | Frank Jackson | PG | Duke |
2016-17 Southeast Standings
| TEAM | W | L | PCT | GB | STRK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Washington | 49 | 33 | .598 | - | L1 |
| Atlanta | 43 | 39 | .524 | 6 | L1 |
| Miami | 41 | 41 | .500 | 8 | W3 |
| Charlotte | 36 | 46 | .439 | 13 | L5 |
| Orlando | 29 | 53 | .354 | 20 | W1 |
Team Leaders 2016-17
- Offense
- Defense
Points Per Game
Assists Per Game
Field Goal Percentage
Rebounds Per Game
Steals Per Game
Blocks Per Game
Team Stats
Points Per Game104.916th
Rebounds Per Game43.616th
Assists Per Game23.111th
Points Allowed104.713th
Team History
| YEAR | W | L | PCT |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016-17 | 36 | 46 | .439 |
| 2015-16 | 48 | 34 | .585 |
| 2014-15 | 33 | 49 | .402 |
| 2013-14 | 43 | 39 | .524 |
| 2012-13 | 21 | 61 | .256 |
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